Flag of Australia: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- Oceania
- Capital
- Canberra
- Adopted
- 22 May 1908
- Layout
- canton
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
Union Jack for British heritage, Commonwealth Star for federation, Southern Cross for the southern skies.
The Commonwealth Star has seven points — one for each state and one for the territories combined.
Region & capital
Australia sits in Oceania — Australia and New Zealand. Its capital is Canberra.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of Australia?
- Australia's flag uses blue, white, red. Union Jack for British heritage, Commonwealth Star for federation, Southern Cross for the southern skies.
- When was the flag of Australia adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 22 May 1908.
- What is the capital of Australia?
- The capital is Canberra.
- Which flags look similar to Australia's?
- Commonly confused with NZ, FJ, TV, GB. See the similar-flags rail below.
